{"product_id":"miscanthus-variegatus","title":"Miscanthus 'Variegatus'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiscanthus 'Variegatus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a showy ornamental grass known for its broad green leaves boldly striped with creamy white. It forms a large arching clump with striking vertical presence and produces coppery flower plumes that mature to buff and persist into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 7 ft x 3 - 5 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis, which is native to East Asia. Widely grown for ornamental effect but not native to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage and plumes offer valuable winter cover for overwintering songbirds and foraging habitat for seed eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 5 ft apart to allow bold clumps to form without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking in large borders, as a focal point in mixed beds, or used in rows for screening. Excellent for adding year round interest to foundation plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelenium autumnale (Sneezeweed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides vibrant fall color to contrast with the variegated blades.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinops ritro (Globe Thistle)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers spiky blue blooms and contrasting leaf texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds mounded purple blooms to soften the vertical habit of Miscanthus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox paniculata 'David'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Introduces crisp white summer blooms that echo leaf variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago 'Fireworks'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds yellow sprays of flowers that highlight fall tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948323037345,"sku":"G MISCANTHUS VARIEGATUS","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/variegmis.jpg?v=1588248361","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/miscanthus-variegatus","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}